Change from IE to Mozilla: All Your Questions Answered

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the transition from Internet Explorer (IE) to Mozilla Firefox, addressing user experiences, preferences, and technical aspects of the switch. Participants explore the implications of changing browsers, including data retention, performance, and features.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants assert that switching from IE to Mozilla is straightforward and does not affect IE settings.
  • There are claims that bookmarks can be easily imported from IE to Mozilla by exporting them as an HTML file.
  • Several users express a preference for Firefox due to its speed and features, such as built-in pop-up protection and customizable skins.
  • Some participants question the naming changes of Mozilla products, specifically the transition from Firebird to Firefox, indicating confusion over which version is current.
  • Others mention alternative browsers like Opera and Avant, suggesting that any browser is preferable to IE and Netscape.
  • Concerns are raised about the usability of Firefox, particularly regarding tab management compared to Opera.
  • One participant highlights the open-source nature of Mozilla as a reason for preference over Microsoft products.
  • Participants discuss the perceived reliability of IE compared to other browsers, with some defending its performance on certain tasks.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no consensus on the superiority of one browser over another, as participants express varied preferences and experiences with Firefox, IE, and other browsers. The discussion includes both support for Firefox and defenses of IE, indicating a mix of opinions.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty regarding the implications of switching browsers, particularly concerning data retention and functionality. The discussion also reflects a lack of clarity on the naming conventions of Mozilla products.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for users considering a switch from Internet Explorer to Mozilla Firefox, as well as those interested in comparing different web browsers and their features.

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can anyone please tell me how easy or difficult it is to change
from IE to MOZILLA? do you loose all the cookies stored
by IE? is e mail effected etc etc.
 
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Going from IE to Mozilla is a piece of cake.

All IE settings are uneffected by installing Mozilla.

If you just want a web browser then I suggest getting firefox

http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/

If you want mail, irc, we browing, etc, etc then the regular mozilla is fine

http://www.mozilla.org/products/mozilla1.x/

Bookmarks can be imported from IE. Just export the bookmarks in IE. It will create an html file. Then in mozilla go to manage bookmarks and import the html file.
 
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once again thanks DDURADO, you guys are just soooooooo
helpful:smile:
 
I use Firefox, and it is a big plus...I dig it mucho!
 
If you just want a web browser then I suggest getting firefox

What happened to Firebird!? They changed the name again??
 
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Originally posted by kenikov
What happened to Firebird!? They changed the name again??
No no no...it's Firebird...I copied dduardo, which makes me feel double-silly, since it says Firebird right there on my monitor...oops!
 
No, No, its firefox. They changed the name once again. And yes, it says it right there on the monitor.
 
Originally posted by dduardo
No, No, its firefox. They changed the name once again. And yes, it says it right there on the monitor.
Since when?? Is Firefox the new version or the older version?!?
 
Originally posted by Zero
Since when?? Is Firefox the new version or the older version?!?

Apparently.

First Chimera, now this.

How can you expect to be popular if you can't keep consistent names?!

Scoreboard:

Microsoft 1 Mozilla 0

:wink:
 
  • #10
Originally posted by kenikov
Apparently.

First Chimera, now this.

How can you expect to be popular if you can't keep consistent names?!

Scoreboard:

Microsoft 1 Mozilla 0

:wink:
Yeah, ummm...kind of sucks, huh?
 
  • #11
Opera and Avant are good browsers too. But basically, anything's better than IE and Netscape.
 
  • #12
Firefox is pretty good. It's faster than my Explorer and it imports your IE links automatically as well. There's also tons of skins to choose from if you get tired of looking at the same interface.

EDIT - export--->import
 
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Zero said:
Since when?? Is Firefox the new version or the older version?!?

When they released 0.8 they renamed it Firefox due to some trademark problems. Personally I like the name better, otherwise I always think of the car. And yes Firefox rules!
 
  • #14
Is Firefox the browser that Mozilla shows "out of the box", or something else I need to install?
 
  • #15
Opera and Avant are good browsers too. But basically, anything's better than IE and Netscape.

I use Safari, Camino, Firebird on my Mac. Firebird and IE on Windows.

Aside from Safari, I can say that IE is easily the best browser of all. Works for every site I go to, when I click on music downloads the right application always opens up (not safari), and it has never crashed on me unlike Camino and Safari.

I use high-speed internet so I hardly see any significant speed changes when switching browsers.

There's also tons of skins to choose from if you get tired of looking at the same interface.

That's true. I find Mozilla and Camino's interface to be extremely ugly/dull. I have jelly buttons on Camino.

s Firefox the browser that Mozilla shows "out of the box", or something else I need to install?

Mozilla is the all-in-one internet application suite.

Firefox is the browser. If you just want a browser, install Firefox.
 
  • #16
You might also want to check out Opera, although there are ads if you don't pay, its still a great browser.

The main reason why I use Opera over Firefox is, there's no way in FireFox to auto open new links in tabs instead of whole new program windows, which is anoying. In Opera it will always open in a new tab, and thus keep your taskbar nice and neat :-p
 
  • #17
Jake: I'm sure you can write an extension for Firefox to do that in about four seconds.

And I assume you're aware that ctrl-clicking a link in Firefox opens it in a tab.

- Warren
 
  • #18
about:mozilla <- type that in your IE address bar.
 
  • #19
Jake said:
You might also want to check out Opera, although there are ads if you don't pay, its still a great browser.

The main reason why I use Opera over Firefox is, there's no way in FireFox to auto open new links in tabs instead of whole new program windows, which is anoying. In Opera it will always open in a new tab, and thus keep your taskbar nice and neat :-p

Do you use a three button mouse? If so then you can set FireFox up to open links in new tab using the middle button (I installed FireFox so long ago I forgot if this is a default setting). Click a link with the middle button and see what happens. You can close tabs by placing the mouse anywhere over the tab and middle clicking also.

I believe there's an extention available to automatically open links in background tabs floating around as well.
 
  • #20
Ok.. Please don't kill me. But why do you guys prefer Firefox over IE so much?
 
  • #21
Ok I just downloaded it. I see why, because it is freakin FAST. Much faster than IE. I wonder if I can make the switch.
 
  • #22
Ok.. Please don't kill me. But why do you guys prefer Firefox over IE so much?

Mozilla is Open Source. Even though people rarely actually change the code, they just like it that way.

People hate Microsoft out of jealousy, and would rather not use their products when possible.
 
  • #23
I prefer Firefox, because you get excellent pop-up protection w/o 3rd party software, there's the ability to limit what javascript commands a website can use, but most of all no "visit this website and your computer gets wiped" problems either. Makes you feel in control !
 

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